CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek
PoorMason County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI N of CR 36 · Structure no. 00000000027A039
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 101 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 27 over Upper Fivemile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.